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Friday

Dowtown Academy: An update on the Community Care Center by Michelle James from Providence and Meg Martin from Interfaith Works. 8:30 a.m., New Caldonia building, 116 Fifth Ave. SE. Olympia.

Saturday

Buddy Walk: Event to raise awareness and inclusion of people with Down syndrome, 9 a.m. at Fire Station 34, 8407 Steilacoom Road, Lacey. Information: Becca Brandt, president, South Puget Sound Up with Down Syndrome, 360-915-6276.

Sunday

Thurston County Through the Decades at Tumwater Falls Park: The annual free living history celebration on the first Sunday of October at the Tumwater Falls Park features displays and hands-on activities from 1825 to 1850. The event from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. includes live pioneer music from Phil and Vivian Williams, a noon Riverwalk Tour with Don Trosper, food and views of the salmon run at the fish ladders along the Deschutes.

Blessing of the Animals: 3 p.m. on the patio in front of St Benedict’s Episcopal Church, 910 Bowker St. SE, Lacey, just east of St. Martin’s College.

Oct. 6

Panorama Republicans: Chris Lanese, candidate for Thurston County Superior Court judge Position 1, and Donald Austin, candidate for state legislator, will speak at 2 p.m. in the Quinault Auditorium on the lower level of the Quinault apartment building, 1835 Circle Lane, Lacey. Information: ron.ck722@gmail.com or 360- 438-5641.

National Parks turns 100: Veteran park ranger and author Russell Cahill will share stories, history and book excerpts at the Tumwater Timberland Library,7023 New Market Street, from 1-2 p.m. Information: 360-943-7790 or visit TRL.org.